TSE DPT40-B, Owner'S Manual

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Grease Lubricated Suspension Bushings
Dexter Axle offers an optional heavy duty attaching parts kit for
double eye leaf spring suspensions up to 7,000 lb. axle capacity.
The kit contains extra heavy shackle links, bronze bushings for
the spring eyes and suspension bolts and equalizers equipped
with grease fittings to provide a convenient means to lubricate all
the pivot points. For availability, contact your nearest Dexter Axle
facility or visit us online at
www.dexteraxle.com for a complete
listing of genuine repair parts.
Slipper Leaf Springs
Slipper springs have an eye formed in one end only with the other
end formed into a reverse curve. The attachment of these springs
is as follows:
1. The front eye is attached directly into the front hanger with
a bolt and nut.
2. The rear end of the spring is captured in the rear hanger or
equalizer with a “keeper bolt” that prevents the spring from
coming out when the trailer is jacked up for service.
The articulation of this suspension occurs when the rear end of
each slipper spring slides against the wear surfaces provided in
the rear hangers or equalizers. This suspension is also available
in single and multiple axle configurations.
Center Hanger
Equalizer
Rear
Hanger
Front
Hanger Tie Plate
U-Bolt
Spring Eye Bolts
Keeper Bolts
Overslung Shown
U-Bolt
Tie Plate
Suspensions